Create 2K Videos from Text, Frames, and References

MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator

Create 5–15 second 2K videos from text, frames, and reference media. Sign up to receive 90 credits and start generating online.

90 credits after signup

Text-to-video generation

Starting and ending frames

Image, video, and audio references

5–15 seconds in 2K

Create with MiniMax H3

Create a 2K Video with MiniMax H3

Create a 2K AI video from text, first and last frames, or multimodal references. Choose a 5–15 second duration and review the credit cost.

Upload a material to add it to your prompt.
Reference materialsImages, videos, and audio combined0/12
Reference Images(max 9)0/9
Reference Videos(max 3, total 15s)0/30.0s/15s
Reference Audios(max 3, total 15s)0/30.0s/15s
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Reference workflowMulti-Reference GuideView guide

MiniMax H3 accepts text, image, video, and audio references. Combine supported materials to give the model more precise creative direction.

Need a detailed walkthrough? Read the Full Guide.

Prompt Guide

Type @ to quickly insert uploaded files into your prompt.

Select a file reference such as @image1, @video1, or @audio1 so MiniMax H3 knows which material to use.

Material Limits

  • Up to 9 reference images
  • Up to 3 reference videos, 15 seconds total
  • Up to 3 reference audio files, 15 seconds total
  • Up to 12 materials across all reference types

Supported Input Combinations

Text + ImageText + VideoText + Image + VideoText + Image + AudioText + Video + AudioText + Image + Video + Audio

Note: Audio cannot be used with text alone. Add at least one reference image or video.

Supported file requirements
  • Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, or HEIF; up to 30 MB each
  • Videos: MP4 or MOV; 2–15 seconds each and up to 50 MB
  • Audio: WAV or MP3; 2–15 seconds each and up to 15 MB
  • Image and video dimensions: 256–5760 px; aspect ratio 0.4–2.5
  • Total request size: up to 64 MB

Creative starting points

MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator Examples

Watch MiniMax H3 AI video examples built from text prompts, frame controls, and multimodal references across ads, games, and creative work.

Flexible creative controls

Key Features of MiniMax H3

Explore MiniMax H3 features for text-to-video, first and last frame control, 2K output, reference media, motion, camera, and visual style.

Generate from Text

Describe the subject, action, setting, lighting, and camera movement. MiniMax H3 uses your prompt to generate a short video.

Set the Starting or Ending Frame

Upload a starting frame, an ending frame, or both. These images help guide how the video begins or ends.

Add Reference Media

Add supported images, video, or audio to provide more context for the subject, motion, camera movement, and visual style.

Guide Motion and Camera

Describe pans, zooms, tracking shots, static shots, and other camera directions in your prompt.

Create 5–15 Second Videos in 2K

Choose a duration from 5 to 15 seconds and generate the final video in 2K.

Guide Subject and Style Details

References provide more context for important visual details. Results vary by source quality and scene complexity.

Four-step workflow

How to Use MiniMax H3 Online

Learn how to use MiniMax H3 online. Choose a workflow, write a clear video prompt, add supported reference media, then generate a 2K video.

01

Create an Account

Sign up and get 90 credits to start creating videos.

02

Choose a Workflow

Select text-to-video, first/last-frame, or reference-based generation.

03

Write a Prompt and Add References

Write a clear video prompt. Add supported frames or reference media when you need more control.

04

Generate and Download

Choose a 5–15 second duration. Review the credit estimate, generate your 2K video, and download the result.

Example prompt: A silver watch rests on dark stone. Soft light moves across the surface as the camera slowly pushes forward. Premium product commercial style.

Choose the right input

Which Video Workflow Should You Use?

Compare text-to-video, first and last frame video, and multimodal reference generation to choose the right MiniMax H3 workflow for your project.

Workflow

Text-to-Video

A written prompt

Exploring a new scene from scratch

First and Last Frame Video

A prompt and one or two frame images

Animating a still image or guiding a transition

Multimodal Reference Video

A prompt with supported images, video, or audio

Adding context for the subject, motion, camera, and visual style

Real project workflows

MiniMax H3 Video Generator Use Cases

See how marketers, creators, filmmakers, game teams, and motion designers use MiniMax H3 to explore short-form 2K video concepts.

Product Marketing

Marketers, ecommerce teams, and product designers

Turn a product image into a short ad concept without arranging a full product shoot.

Ecommerce Content

Store owners and social media managers

Create short lifestyle clips from existing product photography.

Social Media Videos

Creators, social teams, and fashion brands

Explore vertical concepts for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok.

Film Previsualization

Directors, cinematographers, and agencies

Test shot direction, framing, movement, and scene mood before filming.

Game Concept Development

Game designers, concept artists, and trailer teams

Turn character art into a short movement and environment study.

Motion Design

Brand and motion designers

Explore animated poster and campaign directions with layered depth and controlled movement.

Review all generated text, logos, packaging, faces, and brand details before publishing the final video.

Plans and credits

Choose a MiniMax H3 Credit Pack

Buy credits once and create 5–15 second videos. MiniMax H3 uses 9 credits per billable second at 768P or 14 credits at 2K, and purchased credits never expire.

Starter

$9.9one time

370

Credits included

Up to 5 five-second MiniMax H3 videos

Creator

$29.9one time

1,300

Credits included

Up to 18 five-second MiniMax H3 videos

Business

$99.9one time

5,550

Credits included

Up to 79 five-second MiniMax H3 videos

Included with every credit pack

  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • Credits never expire
  • 2K MiniMax H3 video output
  • Watermark-free downloads

Compare credit usage, billing details, and every MiniMax H3 pack on the MiniMax H3 Pricing page.

Frequently asked questions

MiniMax H3 FAQ

Find quick answers about MiniMax H3 video creation, 2K output, frame controls, reference files, supported formats, and credit use.

MiniMax H3 is an AI video model. It creates short 2K videos from text, frames, and supported multimodal reference media.

Turn Your Idea Into a 2K Video

Start with a text prompt, first or last frame, or multimodal reference media. Create a 5–15 second 2K video with MiniMax H3.